Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Terre Haute, IN

Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an amazing opportunity for individuals excited and committed to lifelong learning as an Environmental Health and Safety Technician. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges Guide for over 20 years.

As our new Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician, you will perform duties for the Institute to ensure the health and safety of the students, faculty, staff, visitors, contractors, the environment, and our community. As a part of these efforts, you will work with faculty and staff to coordinate the proper handling, disposal, and management of regulated waste as well as observe and report on potential risk involving campus activity and properties, providing resolution to necessary personnel aligning with campus policies, and local, state, and federal regulations. As our EH&S Technician, you will conduct workplace safety evaluations for existing or potential safety and environmental hazards, implementing corrective action based on these findings, respond to fire alarms and environmental emergencies; provide guidance during these situations to ensure that proper notification is made to required staff and authorities based on the Emergency Response Plan and provide a cleanup response during a chemical spill/release. You will also perform training to necessary personnel to bring awareness of potential hazards and policies and procedures to mitigate risk as well as maintain proper documentation regarding all facets of environmental health & safety policies and procedures, including documentation pertaining to federal, state, and local authorities.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree or vocational or technical school degree; in safety, chemistry, biology, environmental health & safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field. Three years of related experience. In lieu of higher education degree, a high school diploma and five or more years of experience in a related field will be accepted. Higher-level degrees in relatable fields may be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources at 812-877-8176 for questions. EEO/AA